SEN Support Worker
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SEN Support Worker
Location: Kirkham, PR4.
Role: Support Worker
School Type: Special Educational Needs (SEN) School
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
At Teaching Personnel, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every child can thrive—and we’re looking for a dedicated Support Worker to join our team.
As a Support Worker, you’ll play a key role in:
- Supporting Students: Provide one-to-one and group support tailored to students’ individual needs, both inside and outside the classroom.
- Fostering Independence: Help students develop life skills, confidence, and resilience.
- Encouraging Participation: Assist in delivering engaging learning activities and encourage active involvement.
- Promoting Well-Being: Offer emotional and behavioral support, ensuring every student feels safe and valued.
- Collaborating with Staff: Work closely with teachers, therapists, and families to deliver the best outcomes for students.
We’re seeking someone who:
- Has patience, empathy, and a nurturing approach.
- Is passionate about working with children with SEN and committed to their development.
- Has excellent communication skills to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families.
- Is a team player, ready to collaborate and contribute to our supportive school community.
- Experience in a similar role or knowledge of SEN is desirable, but not essential—training will be provided.
Why join us:
- A rewarding role where you’ll make a lasting impact on children’s lives.
- Opportunities for training and development, including specialized SEN qualifications.
- A supportive and inclusive working environment with a passionate team.
- Competitive salary and additional benefits.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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